Are you looking for more extensive STEM challenges for your students? Check out this Gingerbread House STEM project-based learning activity! It's aligned with both language arts (ELA) standards, math standards (basic operations/money and fractions),

Are you looking for more extensive hands-on STEM challenges for your students? Check out this Snowflake STEM project-based learning activity! This is a perfect STEM activity for the winter months! It's aligned with language arts (ELA) standards,

Are you looking for more extensive STEM challenges for your students? Check out this Mayflower STEM project-based learning activity! It's aligned with both language arts (ELA) standards and science / engineering standards (NGSS). I recommend this

Are you looking for more extensive hands-on STEM challenges for your students? Check out this awesome bundle of STEM-centered project-based learning activities! Each resource comes with a full 5 days of lesson plans, student pages, and a reading

Are you looking for more extensive hands-on STEM challenges for your students? Check out this Valentine's Day STEM project-based learning activity! This is a perfect STEM activity for the winter months! It's aligned with language arts (ELA)

I've been teaching since 2008, but I've worked with kids ever since sixth grade when my teacher paired me up with a first grade buddy to tutor in reading and math. I made my first lesson plan and worksheet that year: and printed it all out on that continuous feed paper. Do you remember that stuff? I think I spent more time taking off the perforated edges than making my lesson plans!
When I graduated with my teaching degree in 2008, I moved to a different state to work in a Title 1 school. I fell in love with teaching 5th grade and taught it for many years! I also taught reading & math intervention and 4th-6th grade high achieving & gifted students. I've taught every ability level and personality type. Being a hands-on and visual learner myself, my focus was always on differentiating activities to reach every single student.
I now work with teachers online and in-person to help serve their students with highly engaging lessons. I'm passionate about project-based learning, STEM, STEAM, and hands-on activities.
You can connect with me on my blog: http://www.performingineducation.com/